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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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